Clues by F. G. Illingworth in 1952 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 194 to 206    All clues by F. G. Illingworth  |   1952 (2) Honours list
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F. G. Illingworth0101323
 
No.Clue wordAwardClueExplanation
195WALLABASVHCThey will give Lana Turner tough parts!cryptic def.; lana = tough wood of the Guiana tree; turner = wood turner; ref. film actress [see comments]
198THIRDSecondThe way most of our people train, it’s simply no use trying the 1500 metres!2 mngs.; 3rd class carriage; wavelength of BBC Light (i.e. not Third) Programme

HCs awarded in competitions:

197 SCALES
199 HONESTY
205 CANTANKEROUS